Gaudi’s Unfinished Masterpiece: Where to Buy Sagrada Familia Tickets

November 15, 2018

More than a century in the making, the Sagrada Familia church is a must-see when visiting Barcelona.

This iconic sight has been under construction for more than 130 years, and the end is finally in sight (projected for 2026). When it is completed, Antoni Gaudí‘s master work will be the tallest religious structure in Europe. Although it’s still unfinished, you can (and should!) still visit this architectural wonder. Here’s our guide to where to buy Sagrada Familia tickets so you can ensure your chance at seeing this incredible building.

What does the visit include?

As soon as you figure out where to buy Sagrada Familia tickets, you need to figure out which experience is best for you. A basic ticket, the cheapest option, will get you into the basilica and nothing more. There are separate tickets for visits with audio guides, access to the towers and more.

You cannot leave Barcelona without stepping into the Sagrada Familia! Photo credit: haschelsax

1. Buy tickets online

If you’re looking for the simplest and most convenient option for where to buy Sagrada Familia tickets, head to the church’s official website to get your tickets online. There are numerous advantages to booking online in advance. If you buy through the official Sagrada Familia site, you won’t face any unexpected booking or processing fees. In fact, the online tickets are cheaper than entries bought in-person! Besides that, the church does have a cap on how many people can enter, so booking online will ensure you get in.

The stunning detail inside the church will take your breath away. Photo credit: SBA73

2. Buy tickets at the door

More flexible with your travel plans? In that case, where to buy tickets for the Sagrada Familia is a matter of simply showing up the day of and waiting in line. While this is a bit more expensive than online tickets and lines can get quite long, it’s still a perfectly viable option. Buying tickets in person gives you the flexibility of visiting on whichever day ends up working out best for you.

Buying your tickets in person at the ticket office could be a good option if your travel plans are flexible. Photo credit: Ted & Dani Percival

3. Barcelona Card

No need to worry about where to buy Sagrada Familia tickets if you’ve got the Barcelona Card. This incredible tourist pass offers more than €320 in discounts for Barcelona’s most famous sights and experiences, including the Sagrada Familia. Buy it online before your trip and skip the lines (and the fees!) at Barcelona’s most iconic sights as soon as you get into town.

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Life is too short to speak one language and stay in one place. In 2015, this philosophy took her from familiar Ohio to sunny southern Spain. Usually drinking tinto de verano, reading Lorca, or attempting to dance flamenco (not all at once). Follow her blog, Viatic Couture, for more.